Don’t worry about it! What’s that going to help? Do you realize the negative impact of worrying about things on your life and your health? Do you realize there is a better alternative to worrying?
Worry has an impact on your physical well-being:
It can have a significant impact on a person’s physical health. According to WebMD, excessive worrying can lead to feelings of high anxiety and even cause you to be physically ill 1. When it becomes excessive, your mind and body go into overdrive as you constantly focus on ‘what might happen.’ Consequently, in the midst of excessive worrying, you may suffer from high anxiety, even panic, during waking hours. Additionally, many chronic worriers tell of feeling a sense of impending doom or unrealistic fears that only increase their worries. Chronic worrying can affect your daily life so much that it may interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance 1.
Some physical symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing or heart rate, lightheadedness or dizziness, abdominal pain, indigestion, chest pain, fatigue, insomnia, and headache 23.
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Worry has an impact on your emotional well-being:
It can have a significant impact on a person’s emotional well-being. According to WebMD, excessive worrying can lead to feelings of high anxiety and even cause you to be physically ill 1. When it becomes excessive, your mind and body go into overdrive as you constantly focus on ‘what might happen.’ Consequently, in the midst of excessive worrying, you may suffer from high anxiety, even panic, during waking hours. Moreover, many chronic worriers tell of feeling a sense of impending doom or unrealistic fears that only increase their worries. Chronic worrying can affect your daily life so much that it may interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance 1.
Some emotional symptoms of anxiety include feeling nervous, restless, tense, or fearful 23.
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Worry has an impact on your psychological well-being
It can have a significant impact on a person’s psychological well-being. According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety disorders can severely impair a person’s ability to function at work, school, and in social situations and can interfere with a person’s relationships 1. When worrying becomes excessive, your mind and body go into overdrive as you constantly focus on “what might happen.” Moreover, in the midst of excessive worrying, you may suffer from high anxiety, even panic, during waking hours. Furthermore, many chronic worriers tell of feeling a sense of impending doom or unrealistic fears that only increase their worries. Chronic worrying can affect your daily life so much that it may interfere with your appetite, lifestyle habits, relationships, sleep, and job performance 1.
Some psychological symptoms of anxiety include feeling nervous, restless, tense, or fearful 23.
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It’s a choice we have to make
So, the moral of the story is that we don’t want or need to worry about everything or anything; instead, we need to find a better alternative. Moreover, do you realize there is an alternative when faced with challenging situations to worry about? Specifically, it’s turning to God and lifting up our cares to Him through prayer because He cares for us!
Today’s Verse of the Day:
Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.
Philippians 4:6 AMP
Therefore, just as faith is the antidote to fear, prayer is the antidote to worry. Moreover, let’s be the dads who not only pray rather than worry but also teach and model it for our wives and kids. Finally, let’s be the dads who aren’t anxious about anything but rather by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make specific requests known to God.
How can we put today’s verse of the day into practice? As dads, how can we use the power and the truth of prayer to prevent being drawn into becoming anxious and worried?
Applications of Philippians 4:6 that can help us be the dads our wives, kids, and world need us to be in relation to worrying:
- Recognize Your Anxiety: The first step is acknowledging your worries and anxieties. Self-awareness is crucial in addressing them.
- Pray Regularly: Develop a consistent prayer routine. Furthermore, make it a habit to spend time in prayer, whether it’s in the morning, evening, or during breaks in your day.
- Petition and Present: Share your concerns and requests with God. Be specific about what is troubling you. Don’t hesitate to pour your heart out in prayer.
- Practice Thanksgiving: Alongside your requests, express gratitude for the blessings in your life. Focusing on gratitude can shift your perspective and reduce anxiety.
- Philippians 4:8 Filter: Apply the principles from Philippians 4:8, which encourages thinking on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. Additionally, redirect your thoughts away from worry and toward positive, uplifting ideas.
- Share with Trusted Friends: Don’t bear your worries alone. Share your concerns with close friends or a support group. Talking about your worries can provide emotional relief.
- Seek Professional Help: If your anxiety is overwhelming or persistent, additionally, consider seeking help from a mental health professional. Therapy or counseling can be a valuable resource.
- Meditate on Scripture: Use this verse as a meditation point. Repeatedly reflect on it throughout the day to keep your focus on God’s guidance.
- Lead by Example: Model the behavior of managing worry through prayer for your children. Additionally, teaches them the power of seeking God’s help in times of stress.
- Encourage Family Prayer: Make prayer a family activity. Gather your family for prayer sessions where each member can share their concerns and requests.
Remember that overcoming anxiety and worry is a process, and it may take time and effort. Furthermore, consistent application of these principles, along with a deepening relationship with God, can help you become a more grounded and supportive father for your wife, kids, and the world around you.
